IAS Visiting Fellowships 2012-13
THIS IS A FURTHER CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-13The Visiting Fellowship scheme offers excellent opportunities for departments to enhance Impact for REF. We are especially keen to attract Fellows who can assist with Impact-related projects and additional resources will be available for this on a discretionary basis. The primary aim of this scheme is to promote visits by highly distinguished researchers (including policy makers, representatives of the arts, business, government and industry), artists and writers which will enrich the research landscape across the disciplines at Warwick and contribute to the University’s international reputation as a centre of research excellence and innovation. The main goals of the scheme are to:
Programme Specifications
ExpectationsALL Visiting Fellowships are intended to support collaboration with individual or groups of Warwick staff on joint research projects. Applicants should therefore identify events and activities which the proposed Visiting Fellow will contribute to or lead which enhance the research programmes, strategies and international profiles of wider research groups, research centres, departments, schools or faculties rather than the individual nominating staff member’s research project alone. Impact-related activities building on Warwick research and public engagement events are strongly encouraged. In addition, successful applications should include one research and/or training event targeted at early career (PhD or recent postdoctoral) scholars at Warwick and one public event or interdisciplinary activity (such as a lecture, performance, installation, exhibition, seminar, workshop, conference, symposium, etc) aimed at an audience beyond the nominator’s and Visiting Fellow’s immediate field of specialism. Applications that propose a spectrum of innovative and/or high impact activities associated with the Visiting Fellowships will be graded more highly than nominations of scholars of similar quality that are less ambitious in programmatic scope. The extent and impact of planned activities should reflect the duration of the Visiting Fellowship, with longer periods of residence at Warwick providing more sustained programmes of activity. This is particularly relevant to those nominating a Long-Term Visiting Fellow. A supplement is available to support programmes that include an event at the University’s Venice Research Centre. Examples from previous Visiting Fellow programmes may be of interest to applicants. See, for example:
The FellowshipsThere are three types of Visiting Fellowship and details of each are listed below Please note that the calibre of all nominated Visiting Fellows is of paramount importance. Standard Visiting Fellowships This scheme funds periods of residence (1-4 weeks) for highly distinguished researchers at the University. For 2012-13 the IAS will offer up to 15 Visiting Fellowships, the total number being dependent upon the duration and timing of the proposed visits. Long-Term Visiting Fellowships This scheme funds periods of residence of between 4-10 weeks for highly distinguished researchers at the University. In 2012-13, a small number of these will be available, the total number being dependent upon the duration and timing of the proposed visits Strategic Partner Visiting Fellowships Strategic Partner Fellowships are designed to create opportunities for staff to develop collaborative research projects with researchers at international universities with which Warwick has established (or is contemplating) memoranda of understanding for research engagement. Strategic partnerships could also include other universities with whom a department is seeking to build a long-term relationship, or which involve other international schemes and activities, for example the Brazil Partnership Development Fund. All applicants for the Strategic Partner schemes will additionally be considered for Standard Visiting Fellowships and will be awarded on the same basis as standard Visiting Fellowships and should likewise be supported by a planned schedule of events.
Accommodation and ExpensesThe Institute will, in addition to the amount of the award, organise and pay in full the Visiting Fellow’s approved accommodation in Cryfield Grange, the IAS residential facility. Spouses/partners of Visiting Fellows can be housed in Cryfield Grange, but not children under the age of 18 (due to Health and Safety regulations). If Fellows are housed elsewhere, funds must be raised from the nominator’s department to cover this cost in full. Visiting Fellows will be provided with an office in the IAS (Millburn House), if the sponsoring department/research centre requests this . The IAS seminar room (capacity 35) can be booked through the IAS Programme Coordinator for events organised during the Visiting Fellowships. A standard per diem (to cover food and sundries) of £32.45 (2011-12 rates) will also be awarded to each Visiting Fellow. Other costs associated with the period of residence (travel, publicity, event organisation) should be included in the nominator’s application for IAS funding. The normal maximum award is £3,000 for a Visiting Fellowship of 1-2 weeks’ duration and £4,000 for a Fellowship of 3-10 weeks’ duration. (These figures are exclusive of approved accommodation and the per diem). PLEASE NOTE: Long-Term Visiting Fellows in residence at Cryfield Grange for up to 10 weeks will have their accommodation paid for, but will only receive a per diem for a maximum period of 4 weeks, that is £908.60. Applicants whose proposed activities include an event at Warwick’s Venice Research Centre, the Palazzo Pesaro-Papafava, are eligible to apply for an additional £1,000 of funding to support this aspect of their programme. Please be aware that May is the most popular choice for Visiting Fellows; applications that name only this month as a possible period for tenure of the fellowship may not be able to be accommodated if demand exceeds the capacity of Cryfield Grange . Selection Criteria and ProcessNominated candidates and the proposed activities associated with their periods of residence will be evaluated against the following criteria:
Applications will be scored against the criteria by a panel composed of the IAS Director, the Pro-Vice-Chancellors for Research, Chairs of Faculty or their designated alternates. Where more than one application is made by Principal Applicants based in the same department or research centre, the relevant HoD may be asked, additionally, to rank these applications in terms of priority. EligibilityApplications can be made by permanent Warwick academic staff members (including probationary staff), who will serve as nominators of external candidates. They cannot be made independently by potential Visiting Fellows themselves. Nominations can be made either by individuals or by groups of staff (which may include non-academic staff): where group nominations are made, however, a Principal Applicant who is a permanent member of academic staff must be identified on the application. The Principal Applicant/nominator is responsible for liaising with the nominated Visiting Fellow prior to submission of the application, for coordinating the Fellow’s events and activities, and is expected to be at the University during the tenure of the Fellowship. A second nominator should be named who will take responsibility for hosting the Visiting Fellow in the case of the nominator’s illness or other unforeseen event. Further information on completing the application form is available in the ‘Guidance Notes’. The nominator is responsible for completing all project reports in a timely manner, and for providing details of events connected to the Visiting Fellowship to the IAS four weeks ahead of the visit for inclusion on the IAS web pages and calendar. Value and Number of AwardsMaximum awards of £3,000 for 1-2 weeks and £4,000 for 3-10 weeks, exclusive of accommodation, subsistence allowance and any Venice supplement. It is likely that up to 15 Standard Visiting Fellowships, up to 4 Long-Term Visiting Fellowships, and 5 dedicated to Strategic Partner institutions will be made in 2012/13. Duration of AwardsStandard Visiting Fellows, and Fellows from Strategic Partner institutions should be based at Warwick for at least one week and can be funded by the IAS for up to 4 weeks. Long-Term Fellows should be in residence for between 4-10 weeks. ALL Fellowship-related activities MUST be conducted and the financial aspects processed between 1 August 2012 and 20 July 2013. Any overspend on an award must be covered by the nominating department. DeadlineThe deadline for this scheme is 12 noon on Monday 25 June 2012. Notification will be made by the end of the Spring term. GUIDANCE NOTESPart 1 COVER SHEETNominator: The nominator should be a permanent (including probationary) Warwick academic staff member. A lead nominator must be named for each application. S/he will serve as the primary point of contact with the IAS, and will be responsible for all contact with the nominated Visiting Fellow prior to the application. The nominator must ensure that the nominated Visiting Fellow has seen, understands, and agrees to the proposed programme of activities in advance of the application being submitted. The nominator will be responsible for organising the scholarly programmes associated with the Visiting Fellow’s period of residence at Warwick. The nominator will be expected to be at the University during the tenure of the Fellowship, and to nominate a colleague to take responsibility for hosting the Visiting Fellow in the case of the nominator’s illness or another unforeseen event. The IAS will assume responsibility for liaising with selected Visiting Fellows regarding residential and office accommodation, Library and other University privileges. The scheme is not open to self-nominations: all prospective Visiting Fellows must be nominated by a Warwick staff member. Nominating/Organising Committee: Whilst a formal nominating/organising committee is not required, nominators should be mindful that the selection criteria include ‘breadth and/or depth of research constituency at Warwick to which the proposed Visiting Fellowship will appeal’ and that ‘preference may be given to interdisciplinary or multi-disciplinary projects’. In the absence of a nominating/organising committee, a list of the names of staff who support the nomination may be of value in this context. A second nominator should be named who will take responsibility for hosting the Visiting Fellow if required. Eligible Visiting Fellow Applicants: University-based academics and researchers with postdoctoral status or the equivalent are eligible nominees for these Fellowships, as are members of the arts community, policy makers, and representatives from business and industry whose work resonates with research activity undertaken at Warwick. Proposed Dates: To allow planning for IAS office and residential accommodation for Visiting Fellows, it is essential that this section of the application is agreed in advance with the nominated researcher. While it is sometimes possible to change dates after the Fellowship has been awarded, accommodation may not be available in Cryfield Grange. The IAS cannot provide accommodation subventions in this context. Statement of Agreement: Nominators should share a finalised version of their application with their proposed Visiting Fellow in advance of submission and indicate here that agreement for the proposed visit and programme of activities has been obtained. Part 2 Case for Support (500 words maximum)Explain clearly, in terms accessible to intelligent non-specialists, the fit between the nominated Visiting Fellow (and the proposed programme of activities) and the specified selection criteria. Nominators should adduce specific evidence in support of their claims. Part 3 Schedule & Description of Proposed Activities (500 words maximum)IAS Visiting Fellowships are intended to develop research activities with their nominator/s as well as engage broader research constituencies at the University and enrich the research environment for early career scholars. Proposed activities should clearly advance these specific programme goals. Nominators are responsible for organising events in advance of the arrival of the Visiting Fellow. The nominators should also provide (four weeks in advance of the visit) suitable publicity material about events associated with the Fellowship for posting on the IAS webpage and calendar. Funds to assist with publicity (including web-based materials) can be included in applicants’ budgets. The schedule of activities should reflect the length of the proposed Fellowship, the nature of the proposed collaborative programme and the extent of the requested budget. Part 4 Itemised BudgetPlease provide as detailed a budget as possible at this stage. NB: Approved accommodation costs and a modest subsistence allowance will be paid to/for Visiting Fellows directly by the IAS and should not be included in your budget. Travel: Travel of Visiting Fellows should normally be calculated at economy fares. This may include modest sums for the Fellow to visit other universities, archives, libraries, laboratories and other institutions, or to attend at relevant conferences. In the case that the Fellow is invited to present work at other institutions (e.g. a seminar paper) this should be funded by the host institution. Postgraduate, or other Assistance: This may be useful for ensuring a web presence, publicity, podcasts, etc for your events. Any such assistance must be organised by the awardholder. Honorarium: The IAS does not pay honoraria but does provide a per diem of £32.45 per day (2011-12 rates). Applicants who believe an honorarium is requisite should provide it from their departmental funds. The Payroll form at http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/humanresources/payroll/individuals/pr2.pdf should be used for claiming payments. Venice Conference Supplement: Up to £1,000 can be claimed, in addition to the £3,000/4,000 maximum, to support events held at the University’s Venice Research Centre. Funds Provided by Other Departments: The absence or paucity of support from host departments or research centres may be interpreted by the selection panel as a reflection of the depth and/or breadth of the constituency to which the proposed Visiting Fellowship appeals. Overspend: It is expected that any overspend will be covered by the department concerned. Part 5 Annotated CVNominators should edit and/or annotate the proposed Visiting Fellow’s CV to highlight achievements relevant to the application. Omit information that is of no value to the selection panel. This will include items such as secondary schooling and examination results, family status, etc. CVs should be no less than 2 and no more than 4 single-spaced sides of A4 in length. |
